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If you are a Zumba beginner then this article is right up your alley. First let me give you a little background information on this exciting Latin dancing aerobic workout, just in case you didn't already know.
Many individuals today have recently stated, "ZUMBA may be the most effective dancing workout regimen that they will ever do! "
And they further state, that the only real requirement to this exhilarating dance workout is to "Have a GREAT TIME!" Which doesn't seem that difficult to do.
This aerobic dance workout phenomenon has and it seems will continue to spread throughout the USA and now the world.
Worldwide more people are recognizing the very compelling body shaping and fat burning benefits of this dance workout. In fact, many Hollywood celebrities have already joined the so-called "Dancing Party!" With so many Zumba beginners you maybe at this point asking yourselff -- What is Zumba?
This Latin-based dancing workout is a unique blend of Latin, International, Contemporary and other styles of music -- infused with a unique and compelling dance workout style. It seems more fun than exercise. However, while the music will get you moving to the beat -- its use of high intensity interval training -- fast music followed by slower pace music -- that really makes it a very effective fat burning workout. Consequently, if you're interested in losing pounds and inches you may want to give this dance work out try.
The exercise protocol mentioned earlier, is referred to as "Interval Training." And to make it even more effective it combines interval training with their unique toning sticks. Looking at this type of dance work out it resembles an exciting dance with maracas. The use toning sticks add a resistance element to the workout. And as a result you begin to reshape and re-sculpt your body.
This allows this aerobic dance work out to easily target and re-sculpt your entire body! That means get ready to have a firmer butt, legs, arms, shoulders, midsection and of course all your core muscles.
So, Who Can Do Zumba?
The fact of the matter is that just about anyone, any age, any sex -- can perform this type of cardio vascular dance workout. You do not need to know how to dance or even how to gyrate your hips. This is another unique component to this aerobic dance workout. You can go at your own pace fast or slow and as a result increase the amount of calories you are burning during your exercise session. You really don't need any fancy clothing or any special kind of workout pants. Although the Zumba pants are made especially for this workout.
Consequently, thousands upon thousands of dance workout beginners either have purchased the workout DVDs or have attended a dance exercise class. Sometimes they do both!
At this point, you may be asking yourself -- Where the Heck Did Zumba Come from. On the other hand, who invented this crazy fat burning Workout?
The creator is none other than celebrity fitness trainer Alberto "Beto" Perez. A South American fitness trainer that arrived on US shores and has quickly achieved the American dream. His unique aerobic dance workout -- without the benefit of a heavy advertising budget -- has caught on simply because it's fun and effective. This is something lacking in many cardiovascular or aerobic classes.
Many of these aerobic workouts have come and gone before. There has been Kickboxing, Billy BLanks Tae Bo, and some of the newer products such as Turbo Jam, Hip-Hop Abs and others.
Regardless, of whatever workout you decide to try one of the best strategies is to purchase the DVDs. They typically come with a 30-day money back guarantee and you can try them out in the comfort convenience and "embarrassment free zone" of your home. If you don't like that particular workout you can always return it and get your money back.
